Detroit

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

Location

The airport is located 20 miles (32km) southwest of downtown Detroit.

Getting to the city

SMART public buses connect to central Detroit from the lower level near the Ground Transportation offices at the North Terminal. Taxis and sedan services are also available. There are car hire companies represented at the airport. It takes approximately 20-30 minutes to the city centre by car/taxi and about 45 minutes by bus.

Time

GMT -5 (GMT -4 from March to November).

Car rental

Car hire companies represented at the airport include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz and National.

Airport Taxis

MetroCars and MetroCabs are available from the airport, and should take approximately 20-30 minutes to the city centre.

Facilities

The main concentration of restaurants, bars, cafes, and fast food outlets are in the McNamara Terminal, although the other terminal also has bars and eateries. There are numerous shops located throughout the airport, including duty-free. ATMs, wireless internet and bureaux de change are available in both terminals. The on-site hotel offers conference and business facilities. Disabled facilities are good; those with special needs should inform their airline in advance.

Parking

There is plenty of parking at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, starting at $4 per half hour. Daily rates are available for $14 in the Green Lot, the cheapest long-term option. There is a free shuttle service from the parking lots to the terminal buildings.

Website www.metroairport.com

'Terminal-to-Terminal' vans provide a free shuttle service between the two terminals.